Assessments
Autism & ADHD Assessments for Children, Young People & Adults
Seeking an autism or ADHD assessment can feel overwhelming. You may have questions about your own experiences or concerns about your child and feel unsure about what the next step should be.
At Calming Minds Clinic, we provide specialist autism and ADHD assessments for children, young people and adults, with a focus on understanding the whole person — their strengths, difficulties, developmental history and individual experiences.
Our independent assessments are NICE-compliant, evidence-based and tailored to the individual, bringing together recognised assessment approaches and clinical expertise to provide a clear and meaningful understanding.
Starting your assessment journey
We understand that it isn’t always easy to know where to begin. That’s why we offer a free initial call to discuss your concerns, answer any questions and help you understand the assessment options available.
If, following your initial call, you would like to go ahead, we will invite you to an initial face-to-face consultation. This gives us time to explore your or your child’s developmental history, current strengths and difficulties, and the reasons for seeking an assessment in more depth.
Finding the right assessment
You do not need to know which assessment pathway is right for you or your child before contacting us.
Some people come to us with a clear question about autism or ADHD, while others are unsure what may best explain the difficulties they or their child are experiencing.
Our free initial call gives you an opportunity to talk through your concerns and ask questions. If you decide to proceed, the initial face-to-face consultation allows us to explore the wider picture in more depth and consider the most appropriate next steps.
Where the picture suggests that a different or broader assessment pathway may be appropriate, we will discuss this with you rather than expecting you to make that decision alone.
A robust and evidenced-based approach
Our assessments are designed to be thorough, reliable and clinically meaningful.
We bring together the appropriate clinical expertise for each assessment pathway, using recognised, evidence-based assessment approaches and standardised tools to ensure each person is understood as fully as possible.
This approach:
Supports accurate and well-informed clinical decision-making
Reflects best practice and NICE guidance
Considers information from different sources and settings where appropriate
Ensures that recommendations are meaningful and practical
We take the time to look beyond individual symptoms or assessment scores to understand each person’s strengths, needs and individual profile.
Outcomes & Next Steps
Once the assessment is complete, we will take time to explain the findings clearly and help you understand what they mean for you or your child.
You will receive:
A comprehensive written report explaining the assessment findings and outcome
Personalised recommendations based on individual strengths and needs
A feedback appointment to discuss the outcome and ask questions
Guidance on appropriate next steps and support
Where appropriate, recommendations may include support or adjustments at home, in education or the workplace, or signposting to other professionals and services.
We also offer counselling and post-diagnostic support for individuals and families who would like further support following assessment.